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finch 09-13-2011 03:27 AM
I am curious also as to what problems you are having with your featherweights.I never have any major problems with mine.Maybe a thread caught sometimes,but never anything that requires a trip to the shop. Just curious.

watterstide 09-13-2011 03:39 AM
no frills:
juki or janome 1600

Steady Stiching 09-13-2011 03:46 AM
Originally Posted by quilts4charity
If you just want straight stitch, I love my Juki TL98Q. Has the cutter,knee lift and needle down. I can't tell you how many quilts this baby has made and I drag it to Kansas for quilt retreat. She's a real workhorse, does great free motion and has the 9" throat so a little more room. I think they have a newer model now, but I think this one will last me a LOT longer, so I'll just keep her!
This machine is impressive...I'm searching craigslist everyday in hopes of finding one. My only concern is the lack of presence in the american market, and if american repairmen can service it. There are so few dealers and non near me.

Dolphyngyrl 09-13-2011 03:49 AM
Juki would be my choice for no frills

Mkotch 09-13-2011 03:56 AM
Love my Vikings - have an old 100 with metal parts and a newer Rose (still more than 10 years old) with a few more decorative stitches AND needle-down (essential for me now). Get what you can get service for fast and locally.

Aquarius 09-13-2011 03:56 AM
I love my Janome 2160. Never had a problem with it,.

rita222 09-13-2011 04:04 AM
Originally Posted by quilts4charity
If you just want straight stitch, I love my Juki TL98Q. Has the cutter,knee lift and needle down. I can't tell you how many quilts this baby has made and I drag it to Kansas for quilt retreat. She's a real workhorse, does great free motion and has the 9" throat so a little more room. I think they have a newer model now, but I think this one will last me a LOT longer, so I'll just keep her!
Ditto to all said above. JukiTL98Q is the best workhorse made in my opinion

Joset 09-13-2011 04:16 AM
i have three janomes and i love them they so far have not had any trouble. they just keep on ticking.

Quilt-Till-U-Wilt 09-13-2011 04:24 AM
Check out the Janomes. I have a 6500 that I love but it has lots of bells and whistles. I'm sure they make a plainer machine that would be what you're looking for. They seem to be well made and cost less then the Bernina, Pfaff etc.

jaciqltznok 09-13-2011 04:31 AM
Bernina Record 830 or 930!


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